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Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies

14,685 Yearly Graduations
$28,426 Median Salary
$22,872 Median Debt
There are 1,087 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 25% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.6% of philosophy and religious studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 14,685 earned their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in philosophy and religious studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14,685
Master’s Degree 2,087
Associate Degree 1,616
Doctor’s Degree 629
Basic Certificate 505
Graduate Certificate 420
Undergraduate Certificate 51

Earnings of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies is $28,426. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,073 to a high of $33,299.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies is $22,872. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,693 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,200.

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The median monthly payment of a philosophy and religious studies graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $281.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. About 62.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 9,228
Women 5,457
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The racial-ethnic distribution of philosophy and religious studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 703
Black or African American 774
Hispanic or Latino 1,626
White 9,695
International Students 680
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,207
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There are 1,087 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and religious studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
725 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for philosophy and religious studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 725 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Liberty University. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel

Monroe, New York
413 Yearly Graduations

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. The philosophy and religious studies program at Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel awarded 413 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

Beth Medrash Govoha

Lakewood, New Jersey
395 Yearly Graduations

Beth Medrash Govoha comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 395 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Beth Medrash Govoha.

#4

United Talmudical Seminary

Brooklyn, New York
376 Yearly Graduations

United Talmudical Seminary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 376 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from United Talmudical Seminary.

#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
203 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at UPenn. Of these students, 52% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
174 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 174 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
172 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at UCSB. Of these students, 49% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

135 Yearly Graduations

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz.

#9

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas

Brooklyn, New York
112 Yearly Graduations

Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
101 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 101 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary

Spring Valley, New York
86 Yearly Graduations

Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Be'er Yaakov Talmudic Seminary.

85 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from UT Austin. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
82 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
80 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies from USC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.

#15

Talmudical Seminary of Bobov

Brooklyn, New York
77 Yearly Graduations

Talmudical Seminary of Bobov comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Talmudical Seminary of Bobov.

#16

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
76 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at UST MN. Of these students, 22% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

New York University

New York, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at New York University awarded 76 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
75 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for philosophy and religious studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The philosophy and religious studies program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 75 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
74 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 46% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

73 Yearly Graduations

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 bachelor's degrees were handed out to philosophy and religious studies majors at Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Philosophy 8,334
Religious Studies 6,034
Other Philosophy & Religion 179
General Philosophy & Religion 138

Below are some popular majors that are similar to philosophy and religious studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts 94,717
Liberal Arts & Humanities 43,302
English Language & Literature 38,845
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 22,489
Theology & Religious Vocations 8,022

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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